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Andrea is a Social Scientist, Social Planner who’s worked in Legislation, Policy and policy development, projects, planning approval, and measuring social impacts – effectively understanding how to maximise benefits whilst minimising harm to individuals, groups and communities.

Social scientists study society, humans, and human behaviour – so I’m keen to learn how Andrea’s knowledge can help us understand the role we play in raising children in this modern society we’ve created.

In this episode we discuss the neuroscience behind hugging, the ongoing impact of COVID lockdown on our mental health, and how we become addicted to social media.

You can find out more about Andrea and her work at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakanaris/

If you would like to start a conversation with children 2-8 years old about touch, consent and body autonomy, there’s an Early Childhood approved picture book ‘Huggle Snuggle Cuddle’, which may be helpful.

Written in rhyme with colourful illustrations of animals hugging their young, it’s a delightful story of how sharing a heartfelt hug can say more than words.

Check out Mimi’s Children’s Books on Facebook and at www.kimkleidon.com

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Explore the early years of a child’s development and understand how your child learns through what they see, hear, feel, and react to. External behaviour can be an indication of internal struggles to communicate something they may not understand.

Kari is the author of Raising a Mentally Fit Generation, researcher, and teacher who has worked with over 25,000 parents, educators and other people who care for children, to develop the skills and confidence promoting positive mental fitness habits in their homes, schools, and early childhood facilities.

Kari has been a teacher, Deputy Principal, Guidance Counsellor and Consultant with families for over 30 years. During this time, Kari says she has had a front row seat dealing with the escalating crisis in children’s mental health.

CONNECT WITH KARI https://karisutton.com

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How do we nurture creative, connected, resilient, emotionally intelligent, and empowered children?

It takes a village, or what we call a community – so if you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility….you’re not alone.

We are surrounded by people who can support us, family, friends, and professionals – who all play an influential role in shaping our children. 

Through this podcast we’ll explore a wide range of topics in candid conversations with other parents, experts, teachers and researchers about topics that dominate life in the 21^st Century. Collectively we can provide support where it is needed.  

Children are our future so “What we teach them’ through our actions and words is important. Imagine if your parents, teachers, relatives, or carers, told you another story – your life story would be completely different. 

I believe we can change the narrative for children, but to do that we need to change our story.

‘What We Teach Our Children” relies on everyone who plays a role in that story, at every level of society.